Learn to solve problems within the area of industrial processes

Industrial Automation

Level
Language: English
Credits: 30 ECTS
Startmonths: Start: February
Locations: Groningen

Science and Engineering

Automation and optimisation are the keys to being competitive. This applies for the production of standardised and not standardised products in an industrial environment. But this also applies for customised autonomous solutions for all kind of problems.

Information on exchange

The Industrial Automation programme focuses on the automation of production processes and the integration of hardware and (sub)systems. Even working in the profession of a System Integrator it is important to appreciate the four main components of Industrial Automation; Process, Components, Information and Integration. Learning about the theory and its practical uses will provide you with tools to analyse, create and implement solutions for various problems in the area of Industrial processes.

The scope of this programme is on analysing and optimising production facilities and processes. The topics covered will include:

Project IA	10
Hydraulics & Pneumatics	5
Industrial Robotics and Automation	5
Industrial Sensors	5
Computer Vision and Image Processing	5

Take a look at the ECTS course catalogue (please look at 'exchange programmes') for more information. The project is often a problem for which a company wants a solution or advice. So there is collaboration with real companies. This could be a project in chemistry, production, laboratory, medical and so on.

Students are expected to apply for the whole programme of 30 ECTS. The outline for this programme can vary from week to week. The programme is intensive and students who apply for this programme are expected to be available and present for the duration of the programme.

NB: The programme is offered in Assen, a town 30 km south of Groningen. However, not many exchange students live in Assen, and Hanze UAS doesn't offer student accommodation in Assen. If you want to live in Assen, you need to find a room yourself. If you want to be part of an international student community and make use of the many services / activities offered to students in Groningen, we would advise you to live in Groningen and commute between Groningen and Assen (20 minutes by train). In that case you will have to take into account travel costs: a return ticket Groningen – Assen by train costs app. € 12 / day.

A project carried out during the Industrial Automation programme: an automated grass feeder for an artificial cow stomach

Before you can start

This programme is accessible for Mechatronics, Electronics and Sensor Technology students. Students need to have completed 120 ECTS credits at undergraduate level.

Admission & application

Please check with your home university whether there is an agreement set up with the Hanze School that is offering the exchange programme of your choice. To apply for and be admitted for our exchange programme you should take the following steps

1. Be nominated by your home university

Once you have been nominated, your nomination will be checked by us and confirmed to your home university by email. You will receive your application link during our application period.
2. Submit your online application

Once you have been nominated by your home university you will receive a personal application link and the application instructions during our application period. The application is fully digital and documents do not have to be send by email or postal mail. Make sure you do not miss our application deadline!
3. Letter of Acceptance

Once you have submitted your application we will check your documents. If you have to re-submit any documents, we will let you know. We will be sending out Acceptance Letters from the beginning of May when you start in September and from the middle of October when you start in February.